“FOCUS” November 8, 9 & 10, 2014 Last Judgment
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“FOCUS” November 8, 9 & 10, 2014 Last Judgment
November 8, 9 & 10, 2014 Last Judgment How to Survive the End of the World: “FOCUS” Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School A Growth and Learning Center New London, WI Communion Registration We welcome to the Lord’s Supper confirmed members of Emanuel or congregations associated with us. Lutherans believe that Communion celebrates their oneness in faith, life, and purpose. We are happy to speak with visitors about how to establish a communing fellowship with us. Emanuel Information Service Times Saturday: 5:15 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Monday: 6:30 p.m. The radio broadcast airs at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning on WJMQ, 92.3 FM Each Sunday from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Sunday School (school classrooms) Bible Studies and Fellowship (narthex & various Emanuel rooms) Office Hours & Contact Information 200 E. Quincy Street, New London, WI 54961 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Phone: 920-982-5444 Church Email: [email protected] Church Website: www.emanuelnl.org School Email: [email protected] School Website: elstigers.org Pastoral Visits If you, a friend, or a family member, are in need of a pastor visit, please call the Emanuel office at 982-5444 or email us at [email protected] and let us know about the situation. We are not always aware of those that may be in need of a visit, so your help would truly be appreciated. Thank you for helping us help others! Emergency Pastor for November 10 – November 16 Pastor Schulz – 920-538-3617 | 1 Page “Focus” BELLS & WELCOME OPENING HYMN.................................. “The King Shall Come” – CW 25 The King shall come when morning dawns And light triumphant breaks, When beauty gilds the eastern hills And life to joy awakes— Not as of old a little child To bear and fight and die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. Oh, brighter than the rising morn When Christ, victorious, rose And left the lonesome place of death Despite the rage of foes. Oh, brighter than that glorious morn Shall dawn upon our race The day when Christ in splendor comes And we shall see his face. The King shall come when morning dawns And light and beauty brings. Hail, Christ the Lord! Your people pray: Come quickly, King of kings! CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION M: C: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. And also with you. | 2 Page M: C: M: C: M: C: M: Brothers and sisters in Christ, as we approach the end of another church year, God’s Word directs our hearts to the end of all things. When that day comes, our Lord Jesus will return with great power and glory to gather his elect from the ends of the earth. He is coming as Judge of all. The divine record will be opened – revealing not only our words and deeds but also our thoughts and attitudes. Since nothing is hidden from God, let us openly and honestly confess all our sins to him. Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord. | 3 Page M: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ. M: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord. M: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care: M: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise. HYMN RESPONSE ........... “The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” – CW 207 vs. 5, 6 My Savior paid the debt I owe And for my sin was smitten; Within the Book of Life I know My name has now been written. I will not doubt, for I am free, And Satan cannot threaten me; | 4 Page There is no condemnation! O Jesus Christ, do not delay, But hasten our salvation; We often tremble on our way In fear and tribulation. Your saints are waiting patiently; Come soon, Redeemer; make us free From ev’ry evil. Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY M: C: M: Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Judge, strengthen us through your Word and sacraments, so that we may look forward to the day of your second coming with confidence and eager expectation. Keep us steadfast in true and living faith that we may stand before you on that day holy and blameless. Jesus, we pray in your name. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Please be seated ANTHEM: (8:00) ......................................................My God Is So Great Emanuel JAM (Jesus And Me), 3P & 4K ANTHEM: (10:30) ................................................................ Ready, Lord Emanuel Mixed Choir LESSON ...................................................... Romans 13: 11-14 (p. 1124) The end is near. The hour has come for us to wake from our slumber, to put aside the deeds of darkness, and to put on the armor of light | 5 Page HYMN OF THE DAY ...“Great God, What Do I See and Hear” – CW 208 Great God, what do I see and hear? The end of things created; The judge of mankind shall appear On clouds of glory seated. The trumpet sounds; the graves restore The dead which they contained before: Prepare, my soul, to meet him! The dead in Christ shall first arise At that last trumpet’s sounding, Caught up to meet him in the skies, With joy their Lord surrounding. No gloomy fears their souls dismay; His presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet him. | 6 Page But sinners filled with guilty fears Behold his wrath prevailing, For they shall rise and find their tears And sighs are unavailing; The day of grace is past and gone; They trembling stand before his throne, All unprepared to meet him. O Christ, you died, and yet you live; To me account your merit, My pardon seal, my sins forgive, And cleanse my by your Spirit. Beneath your cross I view the day When heav’n and earth shall pass away, And thus prepare to meet you. Please stand SERMON .....................................................Matthew 24:1 – 14 (p. 981) “How to Survive the End of the World: Focus” NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. | 7 Page On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, Who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Please be seated OFFERING ..................................... Please sign the Friendship Registers located at the end of the pew. Please stand PRAYER OF THE CHURCH THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. | 8 Page THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION M: The Lord be with you. M: Lift up your hearts. M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He protects and preserves his Church in every age and gives us confidence to lift up our heads and watch for Jesus with joy. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory forever and ever. | 9 Page HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Sanctus WORDS OF INSTITUTION: M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” The peace of the Lord be with you always. | 10 Page O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Agnus Dei DISTRIBUTION ........................................................ Continuous Flow DISTRIBUTION HYMNS……………………………………….Please use the Hymnal Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying – CW 206 Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face – CW 315 | 11 Page THANK THE LORD CLOSING PRAYER M: Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which have praised you here may glorify you in the world, that the eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his coming again, and that all who have received in his true body and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. BENEDICTION M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. | 12 Page M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. Presiding Minister & Message – Pastor Bill Heiges Organist – Mr. Klint Kaddatz Worship Series: “How To Survive the End of the World” The Book of Eli,” “The Darkest Hour,” Contagion,” The Day After Tomorrow.” The list of doomsday movies that Hollywood produces is incredible. Yet, they keep coming. There’s something about these end of the world stories that fascinates us, frightens us and keeps us coming back for more. The theme that inspires is survival. Against all odds, when all hope is lost humanity grabs hold of courage, defies the enemy and turns the tide. What Hollywood won’t show is the real end of the world story. The end is coming. For some it will be a day of judgment and destruction, grief and pain like nothing even seen or imagined before. The Bible calls this “eternal death.” But for others the end of the world will make the beginning of a new life where pain and trouble will cease forever. When that day comes, on which side of the fence are you going to be on? How will you survive the end of the world? | 13 Page Pastor Bill Heiges, Administrative Pastor: Ext: 311; [email protected] Pastor Marcus Schulz, Vision/Mission/Outreach Pastor: Ext: 310; [email protected] Matt Foley, Principal: Ext: 112; [email protected] Jack VandeGuchte, Youth & Family Staff Minister: Ext: 314; [email protected] Contact Information for the Executive Director If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, you can put a note in my mailbox in the narthex (located next to the confirmation picture boards), call me at 982-3943, or email [email protected] Richard Yerkey, Executive Director Last Weekend’s Attendance: 776 Last Weekend’s Guest Attendance: 55 Emanuel Prayer Group: 920-740-0782 ionedorschner@gmailcom or [email protected] Large Print Hymnals Large-print copies of the service are available for anyone in need – please ask an usher for a copy. Attention Hearing Impaired Members Special receivers are available to help you hear the service. Ask one of our ushers for a receiver and return it to an usher after the service. | 14 Page Parent Room Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” We love children and encourage their worship. Please don’t feel embarrassed if your child is restless during the service. You are among caring people who understand. If you feel that your children are distracting others from worship, you may take them to the entryway or a parent’s room is available. There is a closed-circuit TV in the room to watch & listen to the service. An usher can assist you in locating this room, also called the “Bible Class Room”. Wheelchair Area For your convenience, there are two areas set aside to accommodate members with wheelchairs, walkers, or other special space needs. Ushers are available to assist you to the following locations: Halfway down the middle and side isles on the lectern side of church, there is a pew with wheelchair space on either end. In the right half of the front row, also on the lectern side, there is a larger area with wheelchair space. Prayer & Thanks Anniversaries John & Melody Truby – 23 years Radio Broadcast The radio broadcast was sponsored in honor of John & Melody Truby’s 23rd anniversary This Week’s Today’s Light Bible Readings Week 94 (November 10 – November 15) Monday ........................................................... 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 18 Tuesday ........................................................... 1 Thessalonians 5:1 – 28 Wednesday ...................................................... 2 Thessalonians 1:1 – 12 Thursday ....................................................... 2 Thessalonians 2:1 – 3:18 Friday .........................................................................1 Timothy 1:1 – 20 Saturday.....................................................................1 Timothy 2:1 – 15 | 15 Page This Week at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School Saturday – 3:00 p.m. – Wedding – Miranda Mapes & Daniel Kent – Ch. Proper 5:15 p.m. – Worship with Communion Sunday – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m. – JAM (Jesus And Me), 3-Pre & 4K sing during the service 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classrooms 9:15 a.m. – “The Bible” Bible Study – Community Room 9:15 a.m. – “The Proverbs 31 Woman” Bible Study – Ch. Basement 9:15 a.m. – “Prepared to Answer” Bible Study – Church Proper 10:30 a.m. – Mixed Choir sings during the service 5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym 6:00 p.m. – “Financial Peace University” Class – Office Conf Room 6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper Monday – 9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel 6:30 p.m. – Worship with Communion 7:00 p.m. – Coordinating Council Meeting – Community Room Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. – “Exodus” Bible Study – Community Room Wednesday – 12 p.m. – “Biblical Apologetics for Real Life” Bible Study – Comm Rm 5:30 p.m. – Public School Instruction – School Classrooms 6:00 p.m. – Mixed Choir – School Music Room 7:00 p.m. – “Life With God” Bible Study – Community Room 7:00 p.m. – Crossroads Youth Group – Youth Room 8:00 p.m. – S.O.A.R. Youth Group – Youth Room Thursday – 3P & 4K Grandparent Day 6:30 a.m. –“Breakfast Bible Class” at Marly’s Restaurant 9:15 a.m. – “Trinity Terrace Bible Study” – at Trinity Terrace 6:00 p.m. – Adult Handbell Practice – Church Proper 7:00 p.m. – Emanuel Prayer Evening – Community Room Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Grade K-8 Grandparent Day | 16 Page Saturday – 6:30 p.m. – Women of HIS Word Event – School Commons 5:15 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word Sunday – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship – Service of the Word 8:00 a.m. – Grades 3 & 4 sing during the service 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classrooms 9:15 a.m. – “Family Foundations” Bible Class – School Commons 9:15 a.m. – “The Bible” Bible Study – Community Room 9:15 a.m. – “Prepared to Answer” Bible Study – Church Proper 10:30 a.m. – Grades 7 & 8 sing during the service 5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym 6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper Monday 9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel 1:00 p.m. – LWMS Meeting – Community Room 6:00 p.m. – “Healthy Moms & Kids” – Community Room 6:30 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word Announcements Military Bible Sticks Once again, members of our Armed Forces, especially those who are deployed overseas in places like Afghanistan, are requesting the Bible on Military Stick. The requests are much greater than the financial ability to provide. Faith Comes By Hearing is an organization committed to providing these Military Bible Sticks to men and women of our Armed Forces. Donation boxes will be placed at the exits on Veteran’s Day weekend, November 8, 9, and 10. Each stick costs $25.00. Our congregation’s response in the past has been overwhelming. I hope we at Emanuel can help bring the Word of God to soldiers who desperately desire it. Some testimonials include: “Being in an active environment it is hard to find time to stop and study God’s word. Hearing it has helped tremendously!!” “(The Military Bible Stick) has helped strengthen my relationship with God. “ | 17 Page OWLS Serving Donuts This Sunday The Organization of Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Seniors, OWLS, will be serving donuts November 9th. The donations received will go to Prison Ministries. The expanded outreach to prisoners was started in 1996 through 550 chaplains and since then the number of prisoners participating is over 57,000 and growing daily. Prisoners are sent one of twenty Self-Study Booklets. The prisoners read and study the booklets, then write a test. Our group is sent ten tests about every six weeks. We correct the tests and write encouraging comments. As you can see from the following testimonials, the Holy Spirit is working through these booklets that the prisoners use. After writing the test on the booklet AM I WORTHY, this prisoner wrote: “This course was helpful in showing me how God sees me. I have always battled with feelings of worthlessness my whole life. Even after giving my life to Jesus it has been hard to believe that God wants anything to do with me at all. I really liked the statement, ‘God hates sin.’ He knows I am a sinner, but has found a way to love me anyway.’ That’s love! I always pray that the Lord will strengthen my faith and continue to help me turn away from sin in my life. Thank you for providing this course and all the courses you provide. They are helpful. God bless.” “Family Foundations” Bible Study Join us for the next “Family Foundations” Bible Study on Sunday, November 16 from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. The topic will be: Family Faith. We meet in the School Commons for a parent’s discussion about strategies for growing Christ-centered families. Refreshments and babysitting are provided. Emanuel Blood Drive Emanuel's last blood drive for 2014 will be held on Tuesday, November 18 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sign up at Welcome Center or www.save3lives.org or call Beth @982-7544. Reminder: the blood drive is open to the public. Walk-ins are always welcome. | 18 Page Good Samaritan Thanksgiving Meals Emanuel’s Good Samaritan Program will be putting together boxes for Thanksgiving meals again this year. If you know of any families that could use assistance for Thanksgiving, please call the Emanuel office at 982-5444 and we will do our best to provide them with a food box for Thanksgiving. Good Samaritan Collection There will be a Good Samaritan collection next weekend, Nov. 15, 16 & 17. Instead of putting up a bulletin board with items to donate for Thanksgiving boxes, would you please consider contributing items such as canned corn or green beans, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, potatoes or jars of gravy. If you would like to donate a pie, call the Emanuel office at 982-5444, as they won’t be needed until Monday, Nov. 24. Please place your items on the tables in the narthex or bring them to the Emanuel office. Donation boxes will be placed by the exits. Piggly Wiggly Receipt Program As of December 31, 2014, Piggly Wiggly will no longer be accepting receipts for the 1% rebate. In order to count and turn in the ones we have before the end of the year, please bring all receipts to the office by December 1. We thank Piggly Wiggly for running this program, which has helped Emanuel with Accelerated Reader and Vacation Bible School over the years. Progression Party Thank You We are very excited to report that our Progression Party was a huge success! We had 85 people for dinner, play and the meeting. God has surely blessed us! Thank you parents for attending and making your child’s education a priority! Thank you to all that donated for our supper in chili supplies and delicious sides and desserts. The children were amazed at how many people cared so much about them. All of your support is so appreciated! | 19 Page NEW CONSTITUTION/VOTER REGISTRY Just a heads up that since we have a revised constitution and bylaws that we have started a new constitution registry. The previous registry was started approximately 40 years ago and contains the names of many members who are no longer with us. Signing of the registry signifies that the individual signing is in agreement with and supportive of the constitution and bylaws that were approved and adopted on June 16, 2014. The constitution registry must be signed by all eligible (18 years of age male members) who intend to vote at any congregational meeting. The opportunity to sign is given at the beginning of all congregational meetings. However, since this is a new registry it will also be available in the Emanuel office for anyone that would like to stop in and make sure that your name is in the registry. Forward in Christ Complementary copies of the November issue of Forward in Christ magazine are available on the table by the Welcome Center or in the Emanuel office. Hat & Mitten Drive Brrrrrr, it's getting to be that time of year again. With the warmth from your hearts, please consider donating any new or gently used mittens or hats for people in need. A Christmas tree is in the narthex where you can clip your donation on the tree. The items will then be distributed. Please have your donations on the tree by December 1. Thanks in advance for your support. Word Wall Update We are flying through our letters and making very long lists of words! We will be taking a break in a few weeks once we get more in to our Christmas practice. So, we will not have letters for a few weeks in December. We are now worked through our words that begin with Gg. The children did a great job of thinking of words by themselves - 36 words all on their own! The total went all the way up to 115 words! | 20 Page Marriage Retreat Mark your calendar for the “With this Ring” marriage retreat. It will be held on February 27 – March 1, 2015 at the Olympia Resort & Spa in Oconomowoc, WI. Jay & Laura Laffoon will lead the “Ultimate Date Night Tour.” The retreat price is $100 if you register by Monday, November 10. Go to www.WithThisRingRetreat.com to register. Check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/withthisringretreat and “Like” them to get the latest updates. The last day registrations will be accepted is Monday, February 16. Scrip Update We are rapidly approaching the Christmas season. Please note that all orders must be placed by Dec. 10th to ensure delivery in time for Christmas. Please look over our list of retailers on our Emanuel site (emanuelnl.org) under Resources or at shopwithscrip.com. There are many gift cards that would make wonderful gifts and would save you lots of shopping time! FVLHS Update 8th Grade Parents: Registration for the 2015/2016 school year will be held on Nov. 10 and again on Nov. 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please contact Heather Knoll in Guidance (920.560.5117) to schedule an appointment. FVL Student Council is again hosting its Fruit Sale to raise funds for Tuition Assistance. Stop in the front office to get an order form, or check with an FVL student to place an order. All orders need to be turned in to the school office by Nov. 24. Let It Snow – Let It Snow!! Snow shovelers are again needed to prepare for the winter season. We are looking for several people to help, especially to clear things out before services on the weekend. If you are able to help with snow shoveling, please call the Emanuel Office at 982-5444. Thank you! | 21 Page Thrivent Action Team - Act Today! If you are a Thrivent member, there is a new program you can use to help fund member-led projects, fundraisers, one time service activities, or educational events. The new program is called Thrivent Action Team. Each Thrivent member, 16 years or orlder, that has a product with Thrivent, can host two projects per year. For each project, Thrivent Financial will provide $250 of seed money to get you started. For more information visit Thirvent.com/actionteam or talk with someone in the Emanuel office. Brochures for this new program are in the Information Center. Community Cupboard Thank You Dear Emanuel Lutheran Church members, I would like to thank you for the monthly donations of food that you have made to the New London Community Cupboard in the past year. The donations that you provide really assist us in serving the participants. We have seen an increase in need due to the current economic conditions. The food that we provide has assisted them in meeting their financial needs. Sincerely, Kim Ebert, Community Cupboard Director Attendance & Offering Information Attendance Last Week ................................................................... 776 Average attendance since July 1 (18 weeks)........................................ 793 Offerings Last Week ................................................................ $ 19,516 Average offerings since July 1 (18 weeks) .................................... $ 20,305 Average amount needed weekly for budget ............................... $ 21,753 | 22 Page Bible Classes “Prepared to Answer” Sunday Morning Bible Study Sundays through November 16 – 9:15 a.m. You’ve heard the objections. These and many more! There are many paths to God. What kind of God demands worship? There are hypocrites in the church. Religion is a crutch for the weak. Where is God when I’m hurting? I want to feel good about myself. All the church cares about is money. Can a loving God send people to hell? Christianity is so anti-woman. I can’t handle your outdated view of sex. How do I know I’m a Christian? I’ll be rejected by family and friends. You’ve heard the objections, but you don’t feel prepared to answer them. What if, instead of racking our brains for just the right passages, we would begin instead with the right story? A story that sets the living Jesus before their eyes? We might come away concluding, “All I really needed to know I learned in Sunday school.” This approach, called Bible Story Evangelism, might be just what we need, not just to set Jesus before those outside the church but also before those who are in danger of drifting away. Can you tell the story of Peter’s denial? of the Emmaus disciples? of the weeds and the wheat? of Judas’ betrayal? of the woman at the well? of the woman who anointed Jesus with the expensive perfume? Then you’ve already got a vivid way to respond to six of the objections above. Even if you can match them up yourself, we encourage you to join us at 9:15 a.m. in the church proper. We’ll be looking at stories of Jesus and asking ourselves, “Who needs to hear this?” Week 9 – November 9: “The Faith of the Canaanite Woman: Isn’t Christianity anti-woman?” Week 10 – November 16: “Jesus Appears to Thomas: Why can’t I just believe what I see?” | 23 Page Bible Studies for Everyone Exodus The book of Exodus is the history of God's love for His wayward people. Genesis traced the history of God's promise to send a Savior for His rebellious mankind. Genesis ends with the choosing of a family through which that Savior would be sent to the world. Exodus picks up that history of God's plan to save fallen mankind. It demonstrates the detailed care God gave to that family. He repeatedly forgives, calls the family back into His kingdom, and continues nurtures them after they had rebelled against Him. In the history of the Israelites we can see our own history as God continues to offer His Grace to us even though we often demonstrate our disloyalty to Him. Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 – through December 16, Mr. Krause In the Community Room The Bible The A&E Network presented a ten episode series called “The Bible.” In that series, the history presented in the Bible has been broken into ten brief segments. There are five segments on the Old Testament and five segments on the New Testament. We will view these segments one at a time and discuss them as they relate to the Bible. We will notice the time span of history has been compressed. They did try to be true to the Word, but at times used some poetic license to move the history along. Sunday mornings 9:15 to 10:15 – Mr. Krause Through December 7 - Old Testament January 11 to February 8 - New Testament In the Community Room | 24 Page Sessions 1 & 2 Theme: God’s Amazing Creation Where? Emanuel Lutheran School Commons and Gym When? Fridays 8:15-9:15am; November 21 Who? Kids ages 0-5 - Grown ups stay and play too! Mrs. D will lead the fun! What? Jesus Time: Physical Activity, Story Time, Art Projects, Small Motor Activities, Singing Women’s Fall & Winter Bible Classes Emanuel’s new ministry group, Women of HIS Word, would like to invite all women to the following upc oming Bible studies. Easch Bible study will be held on Sundays from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Church Basement. “The Proverbs 31 Woman” – November 9 This Bible study will dig into the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to teach and guide the Christian woman in God-pleasing characteristics, attitudes and priorities as she seeks to fulfill the roles that God has given her. “Women’s Spiritual Gifts” – December 7 & 14 This Bible study will examine the role of women in the church and the God-pleasing, Scriptural ways in which women can use their time, talents, treasures, and abilities to serve in the church and further the growth of God’s Kingdom. “A Personal Relationship with Jesus” January 18 & 25 This Bible study will use various examples from Scripture to help women nurture their personal relationships with Jesus and their daily walk with their Lord. | 25 Page The Advent Gift What: Advent by Candlelight Who: All ladies of our congregation, Our community & their guests When: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Where: Emanuel Lutheran Commons Why: Prepare our hearts and minds For the coming of our Savior, “The Christmas Gift” Table Hostess, please sign up by November 22 Guests, please sign up by December 1. Sign- up sheets are at the information Center. Any questions, please | 26 Page call Barb Yerkey—982-3943 Pray for Our Troops On this Veteran’s Day weekend, please keep our servicemen at home and abroad and their families in your prayers: David Herminath is serving as a civilian in Afghanistan. These men and women are presently at various bases in the USA: Samantha Christian, Colton Dunbar, Emily Favorite, Derek Garske, Jayme Gerndt, Matthew Hanneman, Brandon Hilker, Christopher Hilker, Shannon Hilker, Charity Huss, Faith Huss, Shiloh Hutmaker, Aaron Kerry, Tasha Kerry, Hope Huss Paran, Sam Piper, Charles Strong and Ben Tech. Joshua Bauer, Air Force, deployed; undisclosed location If there is anyone else in the military we don’t know about, or our information is incorrect; please call the church office, 982-5444. | 27 Page Please come and join us at our: Women of HIS Word – We Were Made to Thrive event! You will have an opportunity to visit with old friends and meet some new women from our congregation and from the community. We will hear what it means to thrive in our faith, enjoy light refreshments and fun interactive games (no strenuous physical activity required), and share what Women of HIS Word has planned for the fall and winter months. This event is open to all women, so please come and bring a friend! Women of HIS Word is a revival of our group formally known as Women’s Ministry. The purpose of Women of HIS Word is to encourage, support, and build up the body of Christ by providing opportunities for women to grow together spiritually, pray together and for one another, build Christian relationships, and support each other in our walk to serve Christ. We will strive to accomplish our purpose by: Providing opportunities for women to study God’s Word together in Bible classes Connecting various groups of women with similar interests through small groups for fun and encouragement Promoting and sponsoring fellowship events for girls and women Encouraging women to discover what their gifts and talents are and to use them to build up the Kingdom for Christ | 28 Page | 29 Page Volunteer Schedules Communion Servers November 8-9-10: (5:15) Dave Neumann, Dale Krause, Lee Shaw; (8:00) Rich Platz, Ron Steinhorst, Randy Behnke; (10:30) Drew Kock, Bruce Davis, Dave Meyer; (6:30) Roger Mathison Greeters November 8-9-10: (5:15) M/M Gary Weyenberg, M/M Lee Shaw; (8:00) Judy Gorges, M/M Karl Bruehl, M/M Carl Gloede; (10:30) Dolores Handschke, M/M Arnie Heise, Ione Dorschner; (6:30) Arlene Birkholz November 15-16-17: (5:15) M/M John Truby, Angie Kamba; (8:00) Keith Stern, M/M Jeff Schabo, M/M Roger Thielen; (10:30) Evelyn Rosenow, Laureen Gagnow, M/M Jerry Kuppernus; (6:30) M/M Ozzie Radtke Sound-Booth November 8-9-10: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Micah Backus; (10:30) Ken Johnson; (6:30) Joe Dexter November 15-16-17: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Micah Backus; (10:30) Ken Johnson; (6:30) Scarlett Polley Ushers The Month of November: (5:15) Kenny Olson, Laurie Thomack; (8:00) Barry Hoewisch, Harry Blum, Danke/Krause/Ehlke; (10:30) Al Tank, Bob Danke, Scott Lenzner; (6:30) Mike Knapp, volunteers needed Welcome/Information Center November 8-9-10: (5:15) Dan & Marj Handschke; (8:00) Vickie Much; (10:30) Joanne Kuppernus; (6:30) Marcia Rhone November 15-16-17: (5:15) Lee & Judy Shaw; (8:00) Ruth Littmann; (10:30) Ione Dorschner; (6:30) Ron & Ann Wege | 30 Page After the Sermon….. 1. Highs and Lows: What was a high point from your life this week? A low point? 2. What in the sermon was memorable for you? Or what confused you? What did you wish you could have heard more about? 3. Read Mark 13:1-13. What signs that the world will end did you see in the news this week? 4. Jesus said the temple would be destroyed. How do you think that made the disciples feel? In 2 Peter 3:12-13, Peter says that everything will be destroyed. How does that make you feel? 5. Jesus makes a promise in Mark 13:10. What is your part in fulfilling that promise? 6. Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. What would you like to change in your life so that, like the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 8:3), you live with a single focus? 7. At the final wedding banquet, will you be escorted inside? How do you know? MY NEXT STEPS Read Matthew 24 & 25 to understand the time. Pray for a “singleness of purpose” in your life. | 29 Page How to Survive the End of the World: Focus Matthew 24:1-14 1. Focus on the time. A. Tell the time using… (Matthew 24:4-13) International politics: w__________ and rumors of w__________ Nature: f____________ and e____________ Church: d____________ and p____________ Society: I____________ of many growing cold B. Understand approximate time (Matthew 24:36-44) The d____________ with approximate time – The Noah Clock (Matthew 24:37-41) The p____________ of approximate time – The Thief Clock (Matthew 24:42-44) 2. Focus on the goal. A. Distinguish between the tools and the goal (Matthew 24:14) The goal is ________________________________ Our tools are ______________________________ B. Choose if it is a goal to d____________ for (Matthew 16:24-26) C. Choose if it is a goal to l____________ for. Choose to live with a single f____________. Start where you are in your d____________ life and in your ____________ life. | 30 Page